Friday, September 30, 2011

AccuQuilt Pumpkin Centerpiece

Pin It I had fun sharing my tutorial yesterday as part of the AccuQuilt Fall Blog Hop. So today I thought I would show you another centerpiece I did using the Fall Medly die.
Be sure to check out my post from yesterday which has a tutorial on how to make the centerpiece and also my giveaway which includes some pumpkins. You will also find links to all of the other blogs in the Hop.

 
Here you can see that I am free-motion appliquing the pumpkins.
I think next time I will cut the stem out of a different color. This time I just filled it in with stitching.
The centerpiece is ready to either have binding put on it or I finished the edge with a zig-zag and then added the cluny lace.
I just used muslin for the back on this one - I thought you might like to see the back.
Finished and ready to be used on our table.
I'm sure you will be seeing more centerpieces for Christmas made in this basic style. I hope you enjoyed seeing another one.

 Be sure to stop by Polly's Porch today and she what she has made as part of the AccuQuilt Fall Blog Hop.

Simon is taking a little nap after a long day of playing with Cricket. They are getting along fine but Bella is still ignoring her......and me.
 Cricket looks pretty happy in her new home and on Bella's favorite blanket.



18 comments:

Kim said...

I love your pumpkin centerpiece. I love the lace edging around it and your cat is adorable.

CindyC said...

I love how you stitch down your applique. Is it a regular zig zag or are you doing something else? The look is fantastic and really adds a lot to the finished look.

Mrs.Pickles said...

I Love the pumpkins! The back of that centerpiece is just as nice as the front!

Sue said...

Very , very sweet. I love that die set! Do they work at all with the Big Shot Pro?

Diane said...

What a beautiful Table Topper! I love all the wonderful fall projects that are popping up!

Karen S said...

I love the pumpkin and leaves centerpieces you're doing. Those die cutters are really changing the face of quilting.

What a cute kitty!

Amy said...

Oh, wow, that's gorgeous! I'd be thrilled if you'd link it to my pumpkin craft challenge. :)

http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-craft-challenge-4-pumpkins.html

ANudge said...

Those table topping centerpieces are great. I like how they are reversible.

Cherry Red Quilter said...

Love the table centre - not sure bella wouldlove Cricket on her blanket!

Rosa said...

I love the pumpkin centerpiece and the back is jjust gorgeous!!

Ellen said...

Another great table topper. Thank you for taking the time to create such a great tutorial. I think adding a new kitty or puppy into the fold really brings lots of energy to their new home - kinda revitalizes everything!

Material Girl said...

Oh I love your tablecentres, thank-you for the cute ideas and tutorial, I think I'm going to have to buy this die next. You have some cute projects, I'm going to have to folllow your blog.

P. said...

Both this and the Halloween runner are so cool! Really nicely done, both of them.

Nina Lise Moen said...

I love this!! The lace around the edges is a great finish!
It's almost sad that we don't celebrate Halloween or have pumpkins here, they have such a great shape and wonderful colours.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my blog!

Sarah Craig said...

I love your table topper, Connie! Very pretty!! Whoop whoop!!!

Thearica said...

Love the pumpkin centerpiece!!

Missing seeing you on the How Does Your Garden Grow quilt along... :)

Татьяна said...

Very nicely turned out. Cute pumpkin.Cricket is very beautiful.

Mindie Hilton said...

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing at Bacon Time, hope to see you again this week.